Atomization module

Abstract

An atomization module includes a base, an auxiliary fixing member, an atomization member, a piezoelectric element, a conductive member, and a waterproof member. The base includes a support portion and an outer annular portion. The support portion has a first opening, the outer annular portion surrounds the support portion, and the support portion protrudes relative to the outer annular portion. The auxiliary fixing member is disposed on the support portion, and has a second opening. The second opening is opposite to the first opening. The atomization member is disposed between the support portion and the auxiliary fixing member. The piezoelectric element is disposed on the outer annular portion, and the piezoelectric element and the atomization member are disposed on a same side of the base. The conductive member is electrically connected to the piezoelectric element. The waterproof member at least partially covers the piezoelectric element.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An atomization module, comprising:
 a base, wherein the base includes a support portion and an outer annular portion, the support portion has a first opening, the outer annular portion surrounds the support portion, and the support portion protrudes relative to the outer annular portion;   an auxiliary fixing member disposed on the support portion, wherein the auxiliary fixing member has a second opening, and the second opening is opposite to the first opening;   an atomization member disposed between the support portion and the auxiliary fixing member;   a piezoelectric element disposed on the outer annular portion, wherein the piezoelectric element and the atomization member are disposed on a same side of the base;   a conductive member electrically connected to the piezoelectric element; and   a waterproof member, wherein the waterproof member at least partially covers the piezoelectric element.   
     
     
         2 . The atomization module according to  claim 1 , wherein the conductive member has two connection portions, two electrode portions are disposed on a surface of the piezoelectric element, and the two connection portions are respectively and electrically connected to the two electrode portions. 
     
     
         3 . The atomization module according to  claim 2 , wherein an inclined support surface is disposed between the support portion and the outer annular portion, the inclined support surface has an inclination angle relative to a horizontal plane, and the inclination angle ranges between 20° C. and 80° C. 
     
     
         4 . The atomization module according to  claim 3 , wherein the waterproof member is disposed on the outer annular portion, and completely covers the piezoelectric element and the two connection portions. 
     
     
         5 . The atomization module according to  claim 4 , wherein the waterproof member is further attached to the inclined support surface. 
     
     
         6 . The atomization module according to  claim 3 , wherein the waterproof member is formed by plating or coating. 
     
     
         7 . The atomization module according to  claim 3 , wherein the waterproof member is disposed on the outer annular portion; wherein the waterproof member completely covers the piezoelectric element and the two connection portions, and partially covers the auxiliary fixing member. 
     
     
         8 . The atomization module according to  claim 7 , further comprising an adhesive filled between the base, the auxiliary fixing member, the piezoelectric element, and the waterproof member. 
     
     
         9 . The atomization module according to  claim 8 , wherein the waterproof member has a third opening, the third opening is in spatial communication with the second opening, and an annular convex wall of the waterproof member is formed along a periphery of the third opening. 
     
     
         10 . The atomization module according to  claim 2 , wherein the waterproof member completely covers the piezoelectric element and the conductive member, and partially covers the base and the auxiliary fixing member. 
     
     
         11 . The atomization module according to  claim 10 , wherein the outer annular portion has a first surface and a second surface that are opposite to each other, and the piezoelectric element and the auxiliary fixing member are disposed on the first surface; wherein, when the waterproof member covers the base, the waterproof member extends from the first surface to the second surface, and partially covers the second surface. 
     
     
         12 . The atomization module according to  claim 11 , wherein the waterproof member is filled between the base, the auxiliary fixing member, and the piezoelectric element; wherein the waterproof member at least covers one half of the second surface, and at least covers one third of a surface of the auxiliary fixing member. 
     
     
         13 . The atomization module according to  claim 11 , further comprising a spacer, wherein the spacer is inserted in the waterproof member, and covers the piezoelectric element. 
     
     
         14 . The atomization module according to  claim 13 , wherein the spacer is filled between the base, the auxiliary fixing member, the piezoelectric element, and the waterproof member, and the two electrode portions are not covered by the spacer. 
     
     
         15 . The atomization module according to  claim 13 , wherein the waterproof member and the spacer are formed by insert molding or overmolding. 
     
     
         16 . The atomization module according to  claim 2 , further comprising a spacer, wherein the spacer is disposed between the waterproof member and the piezoelectric element, and covers the piezoelectric element. 
     
     
         17 . The atomization module according to  claim 16 , wherein the waterproof member includes a first waterproof wall, a second waterproof wall, and a mid-portion, the second waterproof wall surrounds the first waterproof wall, the mid-portion is connected between the first waterproof wall and the second waterproof wall, and a thickness of the mid-portion is less than a thickness of the first waterproof wall and a thickness of the second waterproof wall. 
     
     
         18 . The atomization module according to  claim 17 , wherein the spacer is filled between the first waterproof wall and the second waterproof wall. 
     
     
         19 . The atomization module according to  claim 16 , wherein the two electrode portions are not covered by the spacer. 
     
     
         20 . An atomization module, comprising:
 an atomization structure, wherein the atomization structure includes:
 a base, wherein the base includes a support portion and an outer annular portion, the support portion has a first opening, the outer annular portion surrounds the support portion, and the support portion protrudes relative to the outer annular portion; 
 an auxiliary fixing member disposed on the support portion, wherein the auxiliary fixing member has a second opening, and the second opening is opposite to the first opening; 
 an atomization member disposed between the support portion and the auxiliary fixing member; 
 a piezoelectric element disposed on the outer annular portion, wherein the piezoelectric element and the atomization member are disposed on a same side of the base; and 
 a conductive member electrically connected to the piezoelectric element; and 
   a first waterproof member and a second waterproof member, wherein the first waterproof member and the second waterproof member are separable from one another, and the atomization structure is covered top and bottom by the first waterproof member and the second waterproof member.   
     
     
         21 . The atomization module according to  claim 20 , wherein the first waterproof member and the piezoelectric element are disposed on opposite sides of the base, and the second waterproof member and the piezoelectric element are disposed on a same side of the base; wherein the first waterproof member has a first concave portion, the first concave portion has a third opening, the second waterproof member has a second concave portion, and the second concave portion has a fourth opening; wherein, when the atomization structure is covered top and bottom by the first waterproof member and the second waterproof member, the atomization structure is disposed in an accommodating space jointly defined by the first concave portion and the second concave portion. 
     
     
         22 . The atomization module according to  claim 21 , wherein the first concave portion has a protrusion formed at an inner periphery of the third opening, and the protrusion abuts against the base; wherein the second concave portion includes an outer convex wall and an inner convex wall, the outer convex wall abuts against the auxiliary fixing member, and the inner convex wall abuts against the piezoelectric element. 
     
     
         23 . The atomization module according to  claim 21 , further comprising a first housing and a second housing that are engageable with each other, wherein the base, the auxiliary fixing member, the atomization structure, the first waterproof member, and the second waterproof member are disposed in an accommodating space jointly defined by the first housing and the second housing. 
     
     
         24 . The atomization module according to  claim 23 , wherein the atomization member has a plurality of through holes, the first housing has a fifth opening, the second housing has a sixth opening, and the through holes, the first opening, the second opening, the third opening, the fourth opening, the fifth opening, and the sixth opening are in spatial communication with each other. 
     
     
         25 . The atomization module according to  claim 20 , wherein the first waterproof member has a first bonding surface, the second waterproof member has a second bonding surface, and an adhesive is disposed on the first bonding surface and the second bonding surface; wherein, when the atomization structure is covered top and bottom by the first waterproof member and the second waterproof member, the first bonding surface and the second bonding surface both face toward the atomization structure, and the first waterproof member and the second waterproof member are integrally adhered to each other through the adhesive. 
     
     
         26 . The atomization module according to  claim 25 , wherein the first waterproof member has a third opening, the second waterproof member has a fourth opening, the atomization member has a plurality of through holes, and the through holes, the first opening, the second opening, the third opening, and the fourth opening are in spatial communication with each other. 
     
     
         27 . The atomization module according to  claim 20 , wherein the conductive member has two connection portions, two electrode portions are disposed on a surface of the piezoelectric element, and the two connection portions are respectively and electrically connected to the two electrode portions. 
     
     
         28 . The atomization module according to  claim 20 , wherein an inclined support surface is disposed between the support portion and the outer annular portion, the inclined support surface has an inclination angle relative to a horizontal plane, and the inclination angle ranges between 35° C. and 45° C.